Design Hero’s x

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Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s  Valentino are serenely working a rich thread of inspiration which carries through to their Resort 2015 Collection.

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I look at their work and wonder what it is that always makes my heart beat so.  And every time the answer is the same: The workmanship.

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When you read descriptions of dresses from centuries past: delicate silks caught in a web of tulle with stitches made with fairy hands…you think it’s a quality of work that’s been lost forever…until you see Valentino.

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It’s also fascinating that these exquisite clothes are not based on the clothes from the Ball room or Drawing room, but are drawn from bohemian and peasant designs.  Every-day-wear now elevated to the heavenly.

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The incredible embroideries and textiles have a soul of their own, harking back to that time when only the very best would do, when skill named the price and craftsmanship mattered.

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And like sorcerers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have conjured up and captured that magic.

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There’s no pretence..it’s hours and hours of layers of care and dedication.

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With a little bit of cool thrown in.

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But the truth is, for reasons beyond the concept of modern day sheep-street Brand these clothes are the representation of true luxury…they are literally works of walking Art. And they blow my mind.

 

Laters, Kate x

19 comments

  1. dievca

    Ok, we all know that I love green…that green sweater and green embroidered suede dress — amazing! The good new is that I branched out to the semi-sheer monkey dress, too. It’s ALL fabulous. XO

  5. KerryCan

    Oh, my! All I could think of, looking at most of these, was vintage linens! These are truly gorgeous. And, though it doesn’t fit with my middle-aged, highly conservative style, I am especially taken with the red suede dress with the long fringe!